chalcites

chalcītes, ae, m., or chalcītis, ĭdis, f., = χαλκιτης or χαλκῖτις.

• Copperstone, copper ore, Plin. 34, 2, 2, § 2; 34, 12, 29, § 117 sq.; Cels. 6, 6, 31; 6, 7, 7.—
• II A precious stone of a copper color, Plin. 37, 11, 73, § 191.